As you settle into your new student home and embrace this exciting chapter of your life, it's important to remember that with great independence comes great responsibility! Having the right tools at your fingertips can save you time and money in the long run, plus learning how to do basic …
This festive season brings with it a unique opportunity to launch your property to the market with our special Boxing Day listings. 30 million house-hunters are expected to be browsing online during the days between Boxing Day and New Year's, and our track record for selling success speaks volumes too! Last …
Cardiff rental market insight for December 2023, from Rhys Owen, our Senior Property Investment and Market Advisor.. Here at CPS Homes we regularly monitor and compare rental prices in the neighbourhoods where our managed landlord clients have invested. With the student lettings season in full swing, I’ve noticed that a substantial …
Thinking of selling and moving into a lovely new home for Spring 2024? Don't underestimate the power of launching your property to market on Boxing Day. Our aim is to get your home sold subject to contract in January, putting you in a strong buying position for early Spring...Last year, …
As much as all landlords have a responsibility to keep the structure and exterior of their rental property in good working order, contract-holders have day-to-day duties too. To help you with these tasks, some of which, you may not be too familiar with, we've put together a selection of videos …
A crucial aspect of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 was the requirement for landlords to give their contract-holder(s) a Written Statement where the tenancy transitioned from an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) to an Occupation Contract when the legislation kicked in on 1st December 2022. The Act allowed landlords a …
Important EICR and smoke alarms deadline: 30th November 202330th November 2023 is an important date for every landlord in Wales.On or before that date, all properties must comply with every aspect of The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations 2022.One important deadline contained within the Regulations has already …
Condensation – which causes mould – is extremely common during autumn and winter when temperatures drop. So much so, Cardiff Council have produced a complete guide on what occupants must do to a) prevent it or b) treat it. If you notice what looks like mould in your home, before reaching …
Here at CPS Homes we love to show support for our local community and one way we’re doing that is by collecting donations for Cardiff Foodbank. Our office in Roath, on Albany Road, is a drop off point and whatever you give, we’ll match with similar items. Everything gets collected directly …
You may recall that we previously wrote about “tenant-like manner” – the term that landlords relied upon for decades to illustrate to occupants that they’re expected to do the little jobs around the property that any householder would normally do – and the fact it ceased to exist when The …
